Crime
Smithfield woman granted $500,000 bail after caught with ganjaA woman from Smithfield, Berbice, has been granted bail set at $500,000 after she was caught with 345 pounds of marijuana. On January 24, 2026, Sarafina Pitt, 32, a housewife, and Shamay Bryan, 33, a grocery shop owner, were reportedly found with approximately 345.8 pounds of cannabis in Number 10 Village, West Coast Berbice, with...
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgradedGeorgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead...
Police silent on probe into murder of Rupununi tour guide, family considering second autopsy Frustration is mounting for the family of tour guide, Leon Baird as they say Police have not provided any recent...
Man, 27, nabbed with more than four lbs of cocaineDelon Oliver Vanderstoop, a 27-year-old construction worker of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara, was nabbed with 1,927 grammes (or about 4.2...
Motorcyclist, 52, dies in Harbour Bridge accidentA 52-year-old motorcyclist succumbed on Tuesday afternoon, hours after he allegedly collided with another motorcycle on the Demerara Harbour Bridge....
Diamond businesswoman on $100,000 bail for allegedly defrauding manA 37-year-old businesswoman was on Tuesday placed on $100,000 bail after she was charged with defrauding a businessman last year....
Driver charged with causing death of Tuschen woman; granted $300k bailFour months after 39-year-old Sursattie Prasad was struck down and killed, a 27-year-old driver was on Tuesday charged in relation...
Woman withdraws complaint against Buxton man charged for discharging loaded firearmRondel Bellamy, 31, a construction worker was on Tuesday charged with discharging a loaded firearm with intent. Bellamy of Lot...
One month later, man charged for fatally stabbing Leopold Street peacemakerAkeem Dazzel, 25, was Tuesday remanded to prison after being charged with murder. The gold miner of Tucville, Georgetown was...
‘Policia’ markings on force vehicles to cater for growing Spanish population – Benn clarifiesGuyana Police Force (GPF) vehicles are now carrying markings that read ‘Policia’ – the Spanish translation for Police in English....
‘Safe Country’ initiative to roll out in Regions Three, Six by year-endCommunities in Region Three and Region Six will feel safer and protected as the government’s ‘Safe Country’ initiative is scheduled...
Man charged for beating, burning children ages 10 & 12Zabar Khan, a 42-year-old Spray Painter of 1st Street Foulis, East Coast Demerara was on Monday charged with attempted murder...
Charges for PNC Executive who reportedly assaulted wife, brandished firearmPolice investigators spent the last week probing a report of domestic violence involving the Chairman of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) Daniel...
Labourer, 65, allegedly drowns in drain at GroveGoolcharran Shivcharran, a 65-year-old labourer of Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, allegedly drowned earlier on Monday. A statement from Police...
Babysitter detained after toddler with multiple head injuries diesPolice have detained a 28-year-old female babysitter as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Raheem Fung, a...
Man still missing one week after leaving employer’s home; family pleads for helpA family from Suddie on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two is growing increasingly worried about the whereabouts of Daniel Roopchand,...
Over 650 drivers caught speeding last week, 55 persons were drunk drivingRanks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department made a total of 2,247 traffic cases last week, 652 of...
Pharmacist found dead in Mocha home Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old pharmacist whose lifeless body was discovered in her Mocha, East Bank Demerara...
Boy, 9, loses life after stopping to tie shoe lace; unlicensed driver in custodyA 9-year-old boy lost his life on Sunday after he was allegedly struck by an unlicensed teenager at Dazzell Housing...
Travel agency robbed of $1.6M, guns & ammoPolice arrested two men who subsequently admitted to breaking into the office of a David Street, Kitty travel agency and...
Labourer’s body found floating in Dredge CreekThe body of Wayne Hendricks, a 42-year-old labourer, was found floating in Dredge Creek, Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) on Friday....
